Childrens Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table
Author(s): Janet Bingham
This in-depth hardback encyclopedia is an endlessly fascinating tour of the elements for young readers, brought to life by eye-catching, full-colour photography.
From hydrogen to oganesson, this fascinating book explores all 118 elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way they have revolutionized our lives. Children can discover the incredibly poisonous ingredients in table salt, how iron in the earth makes compasses work, and many more surprising facts.
With the latest scientific photography, fact boxes and profiles of key scientists, this highly visual reference guide book provides a fun way for children to learn this essential area of chemistry.
Perfect for budding scientists aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.
General Information
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- : Arcturus Publishing
- : Arcturus Publishing
- : 835.0
- : 01 November 2024
- : 01 April 2025
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Janet Bingham
- : Hardback
- : 128
More About The Product
Janet Bingham writes fiction and nonfiction for children. Her science background includes a degree in zoology and a long career as a technical editor specialising in chemical business information. Her nonfiction, and much of her fiction, reflects her interest in the natural world.
Introduction
Organizing the Elements
The Periodic Table
Elements and Chemicals
Atoms and Matter
Atomic Structure
Atomic Bonds
Periodic Table Structure
Metals and Nonmetals
The Earliest Chemistry
The First Periodic Table
Reading the Periodic Table
Hydrogen to Argon
Periods 1, 2, and 3
Hydrogen
Helium
Lithium, Beryllium
Boron
Carbon
Nitrogen, Oxygen
Fluorine, Neon
Sodium, Magnesium
Aluminium, Silicon
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Chlorine, Argon
Potassium to Krypton
Period 4
Potassium
Calcium
Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium
Chromium, Manganese
Iron
Cobalt, Nickel
Copper, Zinc
Gallium, Germanium
Arsenic, Selenium
Bromine, Krypton
Caesium to Radon
Period 6
Caesium, Barium
Lanthanum, Cerium
Praseodymium, Neodymium,
Promethium, Samarium
Europium, Gadolinium, Terbium
Dysprosium to Lutetium
Hafnium to Osmium
Iridium, Platinum
Gold
Mercury
Thallium, Lead
Bismuth, Polonium, Astatine, Radon
Chapter 6: Francium to Oganesson
Period 7
Francium, Radium
Actinium, Thorium, Protactinium
Uranium
Neptunium, Plutonium, Americium
Curium to Mendelevium
Nobelium, Lawrencium
Rutherfordium, Dubnium, Seaborgium
Bohrium to Copernicium
Nihonium to Oganesson
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Rubidium to Xenon
Period 5
Rubidium, Strontium
Yttrium to Technetium
Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium
Silver
Cadmium, Indium
Tin
Antimony, Tellurium, Iodine
Xenon
